CORPUS CHRISTI, Tx \u2014 Even if you didn\u2019t nab a coveted Beach to Bay bib this year, there\u2019s no need to throw in the towel. The Coastal Bend is serving up a finish-line worthy weekend with delicious eats, dazzling performances, spooky thrills and hands-on adventures. Here\u2019s your guide to the fun!<\/p>\n
Armed Forces Day Benefit for Veterans and First Responders<\/p>\n
Location:\u00a0Corpus Christi Firefighter Association Hall, 6014 Ayers St, Corpus Christi, TXDay:\u00a0SaturdayTime:\u00a011 a.m. to 5 p.m.<\/p>\n
Celebrate Armed Forces Day<\/a> with a heartfelt salute to those who serve. This community event offers food, family activities, kids\u2019 entertainment and helpful resources. Veterans can enjoy free barbecue from Rudy\u2019s and Bill Miller\u2019s between noon and 2 p.m. Now that\u2019s smokin\u2019 appreciation!<\/p>\n Folklorico Show at the Hilliard Center<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0Hilliard Center, Corpus Christi, TXDay:\u00a0SundayTime:\u00a02 p.m.<\/p>\n Heat up your Sunday afternoon with vibrant rhythms, stunning costumes and show-stopping choreography. Alcorta’s Folklorico Diamante<\/a> promises a colorful celebration of culture that will have you tapping your toes and snapping photos.<\/p>\n Halfway to Halloween at Wild Wolf Halloween Store<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0Wild Wolf Halloween Store, Corpus Christi, TXDay:\u00a0SaturdayTime:\u00a02 p.m. to 9 p.m.<\/p>\n Spooky season fans, rejoice, your midway marker is here<\/a>! Enjoy music, food, vendors and frightfully fun finds. Whether you\u2019re stocking up for October or just love a good scare, this event is sure to haunt your happy place.<\/p>\n Lonestar Dads Free Fishing Event<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0South of Bob Hall Pier, Padre Island, TXDay:\u00a0SaturdayTime:\u00a03 p.m. to 7 p.m.<\/p>\n Cast away stress and reel in quality time at the beach. Rod rentals, bait and a cookout are included, making it easy to focus on making memories with your kids along the surf. No fishing license? No problem! This free event <\/a>is all about family fun in the sun.<\/p>\n Chinese Dumpling Master Class<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0Rockport Center for the Arts, Rockport, TXDay:\u00a0SundayTime:\u00a02 p.m. to 4 p.m.<\/p>\n